Part-Time Firefighter/EMT, Firefighter/Paramedic, and Single Role Paramedic

We are hiring for several part-time positions.

EOE

Education Level: High school education or GED required

Experience Level: Entry Level

Firefighter / Paramedic

General Purpose Statement
Under supervision, provides assistance with fire suppression, hazardous material response, rescue operations and Advanced Life Support emergency medical services; operates appropriate Authority apparatus dependent on emergency response; participates in fire training, fire prevention, public education, and station and equipment maintenance activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed; prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned
• Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures
• Drive and operate fire apparatus and/or operate fire apparatus on emergency calls or at incident scene; ambulance or other apparatus as assigned
• Operate numerous types of rescue, emergency and fire suppression equipment and apparatus as necessary; operate, inspect, repair and perform other technical tasks related to maintaining the apparatus, equipment, and facilities in the area of assignment
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities, grounds, equipment and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned facility; ensure that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls
• Participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training; equipment operation and maintenance; participate in activities and operations in response to natural disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations; identify, analyze and avoid hazardous and dangerous situations
• Respond to a variety of hazardous materials incidents; to perform defensive or offensive activities which will be dependent upon levels of certification in accordance with state and federal regulations; maintain knowledge and training about hazardous materials
• Study street and occupancy locations in assigned Authority; study building plans and fire prevention systems in buildings in assigned Authority
• Assist with transportation of patients to medical care facilities; evaluate the condition of patients and assess pertinent information about medical profile and injuries; determine treatment in accordance with EMT training; maintain contact with medical facility to prepare for patient arrival
• Participate in a variety of activities requiring travel including off-site inspections; respond to incidents on an on-call basis and under emergency conditions
• Use departmental computer equipment to input, review and access records, information and other various data
• Give tours of Authority facility, demonstrate fire equipment and apparatus, and participate in other educational programs for various groups and general public pertaining to a variety of life safety topics
• Assist in the snow and ice removal operations and activities.
• Conduct training classes
• Operate rescue vehicle and related equipment; clean and maintain supplies, materials and equipment aboard rescue vehicles; submit requisitions for additional materials and supplies as necessary
• Prepare emergency medical incident reports regarding patient and incident information.
• Perform other related job duties and related job tasks as assigned by upper level supervisory staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of a fire suppression and prevention program
• Knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of firefighting and emergency response activities
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of Advanced and Basic Life Support and rescue
• Knowledge of Hazardous materials and chemical spill response techniques
• Knowledge of geography and street layout of the Authority and surrounding area
• Knowledge of operations, maintenance and repair of various fire apparatus and equipment
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations
• Ability to work in 48/96 shift increments
• Ability to oversee and participate in firefighting and emergency response activities
• Ability to interpret and explain fire suppression policies and procedures
• Ability to render emergency medical care as necessary
• Ability to analyze emergency situations and develop appropriate courses of action
• Ability to inspect, maintain and repair fire and medical apparatus, equipment and station building and grounds
• Ability to respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Ability to prepare and present public information and educational programs
• Ability to work varied shifts, on weekends or during holidays
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Skilled in report writing, driving, and use of computer, telephone, cell phone, two-way radio, copy machine, fax machine, and calculator
• Skilled in firefighting, ALS, fire inspection, and public relations